The Pig at Combe - Devon

We stayed for a two night midweek stay break last week. Having been to The Pig several times before we were anticipating a good break. The setting and hotel are exceptional in quality and style, but unfortunately that’s where the good points stop. The heating in our room was not working, and we were provided with electric heaters for the first night and the heating was fixed the following day. We subsequently went to the bar for an early evening drink and had to wait an inordinate amount of time to get any service. My wife’s main course of skate wings at dinner was inedible and had to be returned. The menu is very expensive and the quality of the food did not reflect the exorbitant prices. The meal and service was very much improved the second evening, however was that due to a celebrity chef being in the dining room? Over the years we have enjoyed our stays at the Pig, but now feel that they are resting on their laurels.

Fantastic one night stay - we stayed in a room in the stable yard, converted stables/ stalls, super comfy bed. Delicious food in the restaurant in the evening, and lovely fresh breakfast options - great range of unusual seasonal fresh juices. Just all round super chilled vibes- definitely recommend. Great service from everyone from checking in, dinner to checking out the next day (which is unfortunately harder to find nowadays)

Stayed for 2 nights in the Horse Box room in the old stables area. Was very quirky and a lovely big space with a separate sitting area. All staff were friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We ate in the restaurant on one evening which was good and breakfast both mornings was excellent. Our first time with the Pig brand and we definitely will try some of the others based on this experience.

Sadly I just don’t really get the menu, really not inspiring at all and ridiculously over priced! £40 for one steak , a bag of lettuce and some chips?!! Didn’t have a starter as didn’t like the sound of any of it, puddings were not to my taste either. Lovely staff but sadly that was the only highlight.

Had a voucher for a three course meal for two as a gift. Went to the pig in December 24 as a birthday treat. Service great, but sat at a not very nice table in a dark corner. Really disappointed with the food as very average. Drinks relatively expensive. £200 for. Lunch for two. Sadly mediocre - wouldn’t return.

Had lunch in the restaurant. This isn't so much a country house hotel as a theme park. The dull drab atmosphere didn't appeal to us, perhaps the dull weather didn't help. Spacing of the tables was good but the restaurant was noisy and a bit on the cool side. The menu did not offer a huge choice and needed a bit of explaining regarding what was included in the starters regarding the price. The crockery was attractive but the cutlery was old fashioned, small and of poor quality. I had a nicely cooked pork chop but was puzzled why I was provided with a steak knife. Did they think it would be tough. There was nothing wrong with the meal but it wasn't inspiring. For the same money could have had a pub meal with more originality. The service was good although our bread was forgotten till I asked where it was.